My City July 2022

and the NFL equally. I’m a diehard Michigan Wolverines fan and started out as a Denver Broncos fan. I later became a New England Patriots fan because of the GOAT (Brady) and can’t help but cheer for the Detroit Lions. Baking is another hobby I enjoy. It is so rewarding to put simple ingredients together and bring joy to others. One thing I wish I had more time for is reading. I love a good book; but unfortu nately if it is a really good book, I can’t put it down…which is why I do not have the time for it. Would you rather cook or order in? I would typically prefer to cook, but these days it would appear that I pre fer to order in.When I shared the news of being selectedCEO tomy children,my 11-year old responded, “How are we going to get food?!”“is was because I usually went to the grocery store onMondays. I laughed at the time and told her that was a silly worry. I’ve found that grocery shopping has been di”cult to work intomy new schedule, so I guess she was not so silly!

What is the biggest work-related thing you hope to accomplish in the next year? I hope to expand the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Village.We have been in the one-to-one relationship business for over 78 years, but there are still those in our commu nity who only know our name and not our work. I hope to expose the urgent need for

mentorship to that group of individuals. We have on average 190 youth waiting for someone to ignite their power and promise! By joining the Village, a mentor may change the trajectory of more than one life. ®